Butternut Squash & Apple Soup with Sage and Gruyere Croutons – Marcel’s Culinary Experience

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon butter
• 1 onion, small dice
• 1 carrot, small dice
• 1 celery stalk, small dice
• 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled, medium dice
• ½ yellow or white potato peeled, medium dice
• 2 small apples, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3-4 cups chicken stock
• The zest of one orange
• Salt & fresh ground pepper to taste
• Sour cream or cream fraiche for garnish
• Croutons
• 6 sliced rustic bread, cubed
• 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
• 3 Tablespoons butter, melted
• ½ cup Gruyere, grated